KP698 - Full-Time French-Speaking Nanny - Brooklyn Heights, NYC

Overview

A full-time French-speaking nanny is sought for a baby in Brooklyn Heights. The position will ideally start in mid-September, when the baby will be 3 months old, though the family will consider an earlier start (anywhere from late August) for the right candidate. The schedule will likely be 36 hours per week, as follows;

Monday: 4 hours from 10am-2pm

Tuesday through Thursday: 9 hours from 8:30am-4:30pm

Friday: 5 hours from 10am-3pm

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive and high-quality care for a 3-month-old baby
• Follow the baby’s daily routine (feeding, diaper changes, nap times, playtime).
• Prepare and feed breast milk/formula, and introduce solid foods when ready.
• Engage in age-appropriate developmental activities such as tummy time, sensory play, reading, and music.
• Speak to the baby in French and provide appropriate French language exposure at every given opportunity
• All typical nursery duties will apply - keeping play areas tidy, keeping on top of supplies, removing old toys/ wardrobe items that no longer fit etc.
• Ensure safety, comfort, safe sleep practices and clean environment for the baby.
• Collaborate with parents to develop and implement routines that support the baby's developmental needs and adjust as the baby grows.
• Keep parents updated on baby’s activities, mood, and any notable changes.
• When traveling, drive the baby to various outings, appointments or activities. Candidate must have a valid drivers license.
• Manage and replenish inventory of baby-related items, while performing light housekeeping tasks associated with the baby, including bottle cleaning, baby laundry, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitization of baby’s areas

Qualifications

• US passport, Green Card or EAC 
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Desire to make a long-term commitment to a warm, loving and down to earth family 
• Be able to read the room - know when to step up and step back when the family are having intimate family moments
• COVID vaccinated and up to date on Flu/RSV/Tdap and MMR vaccinations
• Passport ready and willing to travel domestically and internationally, if ever required

Requirements

• Previous experience as a full-time nanny, especially with infants
• Knowledge of infant care, including feeding, sleep routines, developmental milestones, and safety is required
• Must be energetic, proactive, and committed to being fully engaged with the child
• Must have a positive attitude, be warm, organized, clean, punctual, and tidy
• Must work well with working but involved parents
• Fluent in English and French
• A degree or certification in Early Childhood Education/Infant Care or equivalent professional experience is a plus

Salary and Benefits

• $45+/hr DOE plus healthcare and full benefits